Strawberry Yogurt Granita.

Over the past few months I have come to determine that I don’t enjoy foods at extreme temperatures.

Warm drinks like coffee, or dirty water as I like to call it, make me feel queasy and cold foods, like popsicles, hurt my teeth and take too long to eat. If it can’t get into my belly in .5 seconds, I’m not interested.

As expected, ice cream has always fallen into this category too. It has never been my go-to dessert. And if I do have it, I want texture – think chunks, swirls, sprinkles, and syrups. However, in true How Sweet fashion, I would never pass up a $16 cup of ‘gotta have it’ mud-pie-mojo at Coldstone.

Lately, I’ve been craving ice cream.

Yes, it has been abnormally hot and humid here. And if you didn’t already know, when I am hot and subjected to humidity for any period of time, I grow horns and carry a pitchfork. Me being hot is similar to Mr. How Sweet being hungry.

The heat could be to blame. Or maybe my taste-buds (or texture-buds?) are changing? If that is the case, I am angry. Can’t they change in my benefit? Can’t they start to love vegetables?

The worst part about this whole wanting-ice-cream-everyday thing is that we literally live 30 seconds from a Dairy Queen.

If we walk there, that negates the thousands of calories that we consume. It’s negative calorie consumption.

But for some reason, my thighs don’t believe that.

And for that reason alone, I had to make a protein-packed, fruity replacement.

See, I always have wanted to love ice cream.

Mr. How Sweet loves ice cream, and I thought it was something we could enjoy together.

I am always looking for our ‘thing.’ You know, the one ‘thing’ that couples do together?

Some couples exercise together. I want us to eat ice cream. I know. I’m kind of an oddball.

I mean, unless I suddenly fall in love with Dale Earnhart, Jr. or Mr. How Sweet takes an affinity for glittery shoes, we have yet to have our own ‘thing.’

So now, when Mr. How Sweet wants ice cream, I can make this.

I am obsessed with the granita. Usually, granitas are all ‘icey,’ but because of the yogurt, this one is also a bit creamy.

It is loaded with protein and the strawberries add the perfect amount of sweetness. I added a bit of sugar, but only because not everyone in this house loves tart yogurt.

And by everyone, I don’t mean myself. So take a wild guess by process of elimination.

In a large bowl, stir together yogurt, chopped strawberries, and sugar. Spread on a baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours. Remove from freezer and scrape with a fork, releasing ice crystals. Freeze again for 30 minutes, then scrape again. Repeat one more time.

Remove from freezer and serve immediately.

Who needs ice cream everyday when you can have this?

Now I just need to find a way to add bacon and chocolate and keep it healthy.

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haha… this looks like such a great summer treat!

This looks really healthy! And easy since I don’t have an ice cream maker. Perfect. Ice cream isn’t usually my go to dessert unless it’s gelato, and I’m in Italy somewhere. Then, I have to have the GOD (gelato of the day) everyday. ;)

This is so pretty…I wish strawberries were still in season where I live. It would make the perfect Canada Day dessert, which is tomorrow, not that that’s want you were intending…it just got me thinking.

This looks awesome. And I love how you can adjust the add ins. 30 seconds from a dairy queen? That does sound dangerous. I haven’t had dairy queen in ages- I don’t know that we have any down in Charleston?? Hope you’re having a good week

Mmm – that looks so good!

I love things at extreme temperatures, coffee and soup have to be super super hot for me to drink it. I’ve been known to reheat many times. I also love ice cream because of how cold it is, I love this recipe because of how refreshing it seems!

What?! I need that in my life.

Here’s some good looking ice cream.

Hi Jessica,

First let me say how much I love your blog! The recipes look amazing and its encouraging to find someone with a healthy approach to food. Plus I always know I’ll get a good laugh! I just tried one of your muffin recipes and it was so delicious. I can’t wait to give this a go. I love ice cream but I’ve never tried granita. This is definitely happening for the fourth.

love this one! you are the queen of pretty food :) looks like it should be on the cover of martha stewart living or some lovely mag!

xo

I LOVE THIS! I have always wondered if I could make my own frozen yogurt- you know, because you can buy frozen yogurt…but I never made my own- SO glad you have a recipe for it!! :D You rock!! As always!!
And guess what I’m making tonight for our guests?!? YOUR peanut butter bacon blondies..although I will not be consuming any :( (b/c I don’t eat bacon) I am 150% POSITIVE they will LOVE them- they are bacon lovers as well! So be ready for some ping backs comin’ your way :D

This recipe looks fabulous!!! This would be perfect to make this holiday weekend … thanks for sharing!

This looks so easy, healthy and DELICIOUS!! Thanks so much for the recipe!!!!! :)

you are a GENIOUS! i need to try this, but first find room in my freezer for a cookie sheet!! living with two other roomates leaves littel room LOL but love this and want to try it soon!! i bet it would be great with other fruits too like diced frozen cherries or blueberries!!